Rehabilitation Training Materials Consultant

World Education is seeking a highly skilled, qualified and motivated Rehabilitation Training Materials Consultant to support the USAID Okard project (Center for Medical rehabilitation (CMR)) and deliver the following (for one or more topics as qualified):

Review the curriculum outline(s) on the essential rehabilitation intervention(s).

Review existing online or printed resources available on the essential rehabilitation interventions

Conduct a technical kick-off meeting (in person or online) with core trainers and CMR Steering Committee to discuss the development of the training materials

Draft training materials on the specific training topic including draft agenda, handbook, training materials in regular discussion with the Health Technical Management Committee (TMC).

Conduct a technical handover meeting (in-person or online) with core trainers and CMR Steering Committee to orientate the core trainers to the training materials so they can edit, contextualize, and finalize themselves.

Qualifications and key competencies:

Academic background as rehabilitation doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, and/or occupational therapist.

Proven track record of providing rehabilitation interventions in clinical settings required

Demonstrated experience as a rehabilitation trainer and mentor required

Good understanding of rehabilitation context in SE Asia, and preferably of Laos

Experience of training/ coaching health professionals on rehabilitation and AP in Lao PDR or SE Asia country preferred

Knowledge and experience of using WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and report appropriately

Good level of English required (literacy/ spoken) and Lao language desirable (but not required)

Reports to: Chief of Party/ Senior Technical Advisor

Location: Remote support (can be located anywhere)

Timeframe: 5-10 days per training topic (negotiable to be discussed) between January 2022-August 2022 (with possibility to extend depending on no-cost extension request)

Please email WEI to request the full TOR - Note: all information about the essential rehabilitation interventions/ topics and priorities are included in the TOR. WEI is open to hiring one or multiple persons to complete the tasks depending on the applications received.
How to apply

Application deadline: Applications are open until January 31, 2022, but will be assessed on a rolling basis as qualified applications are received. WEI would like to prioritize the development of materials for Topics 1-3 (see TOR).

Application Details: World Education is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the applications of women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.

To apply: Please send current CV and cover letter to bounxeuy_chanthathong@la.worlded.org.

Please note that the Cover letter must specify which of the 13 topics (1 or more) the applicant believes they are qualified and would like to be considered for. The Cover letter must also state the applicants daily rate (USD) and location where the applicant proposes to deliver the work from.